What is Hash Mauritius (mhash.com)?

Hash Mauritius (mhash.com) is the Mauritius chapter of the Hash House Harriers, a worldwide running and social club. It describes itself as "A drinking club with a running problem." The group meets every two weeks at 10am for a run, jog, or walk followed by socializing, and states that all levels are welcome. If you are looking for a non-competitive, informal way to combine exercise with meeting people in Mauritius, this is what the club offers.

What the club actually does

The core activity is a group run, jog, or walk, followed by drinks and social time. The club's own framing makes the tone clear:

• It calls itself "a drinking club with a running problem" — the social side is as central as the running.
• The World Harrier Organization quote on the site describes it as "a friendship of kindred spirits... releasing the tensions of everyday life, and generally acting a fool amongst others who will not judge you or measure you by anything more than your sense of humor."
• The site explicitly says "everyone is welcome," so you do not need to be a fast or experienced runner.

In short: it is a social club with a running component, not a race or a training group.

When and how often it meets

According to the site, the Mauritius Hash meets every two weeks at 10am. The format is a fun run, jog, or walk, followed by socials.

The site also records a separate, rarely-held Sunset Hash, which it keeps "for the record in case it starts up again." When it ran, it usually met on a Saturday at 4 PM, walked or ran for about an hour, had a drink, and sometimes went to a restaurant for a meal at sunset. Participants were invited to bring a 6-pack of their favorite drink. Treat this as a past format rather than a current regular fixture, since the site says it "happens very rarely now."

What you can find on the site

The site is organized around the club's ongoing activity rather than a formal membership or booking system:

The "Hash Trash" write-ups are worth reading before you go — they are the club's own record of what a run is actually like.

Is it for you?

It likely fits if you:

• Want a low-pressure, social way to run, jog, or walk outdoors.
• Are new to Mauritius or want to meet a mixed group without a competitive atmosphere.
• Are comfortable with a club culture built around humor and informal socializing, including drinking.

It likely does not fit if you:

• Want structured training, coaching, or timed performance.
• Prefer a strictly alcohol-free or highly organized sports environment.

How to get started

1. Go to mhash.com and check the "The future" section for the next run's details.
2. Read a recent "Hash Trash" entry to understand the format and tone.
3. Show up at the listed time — the site states all levels are welcome, so no prior Hash experience is required.

If you are not in Mauritius, the site points to two resources for finding a nearby Hash: the Global Hash Site and a "Hash in Africa" guide. For other sporting activities in Mauritius, it links to www.randotrail.mu.